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'This Is a Deeply Odd State of Affairs' — Tech Experts Slam Activision's 'Low Effort' Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Port
Activision's recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 have drawn criticism for their high price and disappointing graphics performance. Tech experts have described the situation as 'odd' and the ports as 'low effort'.
Qualcomm reveals two new affordable phone chips with Smooth Motion UI tech
Qualcomm has unveiled two new affordable smartphone chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 will feature next-generation AI camera capabilities, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 will provide a significant upgrade in GPU performance.
Intel updates Arc graphics driver with 'gaming support' for the GPU gamers aren't getting
Intel has released a new driver update for its Arc graphics cards, notably adding 'Gaming Support' for the Intel Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs. While the G31 GPU powering the B70 was originally intended for gaming, Intel appears to have shifted its focus, making it primarily for AI tasks. The article speculates on the performance differences between the B70's G31 GPU and other Intel Arc cards, comparing it to NVIDIA's RTX 5070.
PlayStation handheld rumors suggest it will beat the Xbox Series S, but I wouldn't bother thinking about it or the…
Recent rumors suggest a next-generation PlayStation handheld could outperform the Xbox Series S and potentially the Steam Deck 2, with performance details pointing to superior rasterization and path tracing capabilities. However, this hypothetical device is not expected to launch until at least 2028, with potential delays for the Steam Deck 2 also being discussed due to component shortages.
PS6 Handheld Will be Faster Than Xbox Series S, Offer Better Visuals Than Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumor
A rumor suggests Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 handheld will outperform the Xbox Series S in both rasterization and ray tracing. It is also expected to offer superior visual quality compared to the Nintendo Switch 2, utilizing FSR 5 and PSSR 3. Leaked specifications indicate a 3nm chip with RDNA 5 compute units and 24 GB of memory, with Sony reportedly preparing developers for its launch by emphasizing a Low-Power mode on the PlayStation 5.
Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'
Apple has unveiled its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring enhanced 'super cores' and improved AI compute capabilities. These chips will power the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, offering significant boosts in CPU and GPU performance, including advancements in ray tracing and AI processing.